Multimedia Coordinator - Outreach & Government Affairs

• Strategic Communications & Content Development
  • Help develop public affairs and communications strategies that advance H-GAC’s mission, programs, and regional priorities.
  • Work with leadership and program staff to identify audiences, messages, communications needs, and appropriate outreach channels.
  • Write and edit content for websites, newsletters, reports, presentations, social media, talking points, and outreach materials.
  • Translate technical, governmental, and policy information into clear, audience-focused content.
  • Maintain editorial calendars, communications standards, and project workflows while ensuring materials are accurate and consistent.
• Graphic Design & Multimedia Communications
  • Create polished print and digital materials, including reports, infographics, presentations, newsletters, advertisements, event materials, and social media graphics.
  • Transform regional data, policies, and technical subjects into accessible and visually engaging stories.
  • Apply strong design judgment in typography, layout, imagery, branding, and information hierarchy.
  • Maintain brand consistency, develop reusable templates, and prepare files for print and digital production.
  • Coordinate with creative vendors and support photography, video, and other multimedia projects as needed.
• Digital Marketing & Social Media
  • Plan and create digital content that builds awareness of H-GAC programs, services, events, and regional initiatives.
  • Develop copy, graphics, short-form video, and multimedia content for social media, websites, email, newsletters, and digital campaigns.
  • Manage content calendars and coordinate approvals, publishing, and monitoring.
  • Monitor online conversations and news for communications opportunities or reputational concerns.
  • Use analytics and digital best practices to improve audience reach and engagement.
• Project Coordination
  • Manage multiple communications and public affairs projects from concept through delivery.
  • Coordinate schedules, requirements, reviews, approvals, and final production.
  • Support public meetings, conferences, board-related activities, community events, and outreach campaigns.
  • Explore emerging communications tools and responsible uses of artificial intelligence to improve quality and efficiency.

• Excellent writing, editing, visual communication, and verbal presentation skills.
• Strong graphic design capabilities and a portfolio demonstrating expertise in layout, typography, branding, information design, and digital content.
• Ability to interpret governmental, policy, and technical information for different audiences.
• Understanding of how communications, government relations, media relations, and stakeholder engagement support organizational strategy.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Experience developing content for print, websites, email, social media, and presentations.
• Strong project-management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Sound judgment and the ability to work effectively with executives, elected officials, government staff, media, vendors, and community partners.
• Commitment to accessible communications, nonpartisan public service, and regional cooperation.

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable academic discipline or related field of study
• 3 years of experience working with local government, nonprofit programs, school, or in job-related duties

• 3+ years of progressively responsible experience in public affairs, strategic communications, government relations, or public-sector communications.
• Experience working for a government, regional organization, public agency, nonprofit, association, news organization, legislative office, or public-sector consulting firm.
• Experience communicating with elected officials, government staff, media, and community stakeholders.
• Knowledge of the Houston-Galveston region and issues affecting local governments.
• Experience monitoring governmental activity and connecting developments to organizational strategy.
• Familiarity with media relations, digital advertising, photography, video, data visualization, or web content.
• Knowledge of the Texas Open Meetings Act, public-information practices, or public-sector accessibility requirements.
• Working knowledge of Spanish or experience developing multilingual materials.

Salary range: $70,000.00 - $77,000.00

All employees of H-GAC are required to reside within the agency’s region of service to support our commitment to excellence in service of our region.

H-GAC is an equal opportunity/ADA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or protected veteran status.